Balloon rides · FLORENCE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Dawn slots are finite and the good baskets go weeks ahead, especially in high season. These 6 florence hot air balloon rides tours are the ones to book early, with what each price actually covers once you are on the ground again.
Meet in San Casciano Val di Pesa, watch the balloon inflate, then float above Tuscan vineyards, castles, and cypress hills for about an hour. Pilots such as Raphael, Luigi, Oliver, and Pasquale are part of the operating team. After landing, enjoy sparkling wine, water, and a light breakfast with local products.
“We had the best time! Definitely recommend this experience!”
Meet Balloon Team Italia near San Casciano Val di Pesa for a sunrise flight over Chianti. Captain Gigi, Rafael, Renato, and the crew handle safety and launch details, while you enjoy vineyards, castles, and a picnic breakfast. Hotel transfers are available for an extra fee.
“Ride was great. The staff was very professional and accommodating to everyone. It was great experience”
Meet pilot Roberto or Francesco in Bargino, about 20 minutes from Florence, for a sunrise balloon flight over Chianti. Expect a calm one-hour ride above vineyards, olive groves, and wooded hills, followed by prosecco, pastries, cured meats, schiacciata, fruit juice, and water.
“Great balloning experience. Professional crew and looked after us during the experience. Back on the ground, we had a lovely breakfast”
Meet Balloon Team Italia near San Casciano in Val di Pesa, about 20 minutes from Florence. After a safety briefing, your captain guides a shared flight above Chianti vineyards, olive groves, castles, and villages. The outing ends with local breakfast, sparkling wine, and a ride back to the launch site.
“An unforgettable experience!! Amazing views over the Chianti region. Very professional team who made this experience even more special. Would highly recommend 👌”
Meet pilot Roberto, Francesco, or the team at Terzo Giardino before sunrise. Fly for about an hour above Florence, the Arno, and the Tuscan hills, then land in the countryside for Prosecco, schiacciata, cured meats, sweets, fruit juice, and water.
“Robert was a wonderful pilot, cracked excellent jokes and kept us all happy, with a perfect take-off and landing. His teammate in the car must have had a hilarious journey following us around in every possible direction. The views over the city and the countryside were stunning and the whole experience was so very special. Really made our trip to Italy something to remember. Ended with a delicious breakfast!! Would definitely do it again! Immortalised in tattoo form on our return by Lorenzo Amuleto at his tattoo place on the Via de Seraglio - that is how good it was... (Brilliant tattoo too)!”
Share a one-hour private balloon flight over Tuscany with your chosen companion. The launch field depends on weather and is normally sent the day before. After the flight, enjoy sparkling champagne and a breakfast of local produce before returning by shuttle.
“Ci è piaciuto tutto. Siamo stati benissimo io e la mia fidanzata. lo staff è molto gentile, disponibile e simpatico. L'accoglienza e l'assistenza al cliente sono davvero da apprezzare. Ringrazio anche del servizio drone anche se ho avuto la sfortuna di non essere ripreso perché era scarico. In conclusione grazie mille a tutti. Rifarei questa esperienza altre mille volte, ma purtroppo non credo che riaccadrà. Un saluto sincero da parte nostra.”
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